Students who major in music education choose an emphasis in either choral or instrumental music—and receive a balanced program of applied music, theoretical studies, professional education studies, and field work experiences.

One of the oldest music therapy degree programs in the United States, this program offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees and follows a long history of quality teaching and preparation for a successful career in the field of music therapy.

The Bachelor of Arts in Music (B.A.) is designed for students with excellent musicianship who seek a broader degree program than is typically possible within a B.M. curriculum— allowing more opportunities for study in a second area of interest.

The School of Music offers two minor degrees. The Minor in Music is offered to students who wish to continue studying music while pursuing a different major. The Minor in Jazz Studies is intended for undergraduates who wish to emphasize the study of jazz in addition to their major area of focus.

“As a musician, I attempt to hear something that someone else plays and learn it as a type of word. I then study that word, and the context in which I can incorporate it musically, ultimately making my own statement.”

“I’ve never in my life been felt comfortable making mistakes. Here, everyone is OK with it. I’ve learned that messing up is really the only way you can learn to fix something–that true learning comes in the process of fixing a mistake. It’s not about being competitive, it’s about growing.”

- Rebecca Day; B.M. Music Therapy; Vice-President of the Picardy Thirds; Member of Sigma Alpha Iota; Class of 2018